Cheap Homes for Rent in Gifford Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $900 (5 Rentals)

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Gifford Park, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gifford Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gifford Park area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Royal Ridge Apartments priced from $1,125. Blackhawk Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,405. Here are the most affordable Gifford Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 723 sqft1BR,1BA$1,405
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$1,655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gifford Park, IL

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gifford Park area is the $2.32 price per square foot 1Bed/1Bath Model at Fountain Square in the in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Gifford Park apartment is the 160 Franklin Blvd Model at 160 Franklin Blvd, Unit 2 starting at $1,370 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Southeast Elgin Cook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gifford Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
160 Franklin Blvd, Unit 2160 Franklin Blvd2BR,1BA$1.71
Panton Mill StationThe Linden1BR,1BA$2.39
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$2.17
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 700 sqft1BR,1BA$2.05
666 Page Ave, Unit 666 Page Avenue666 Page Ave2BR,1BA$1.93
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gifford Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Gifford Park?

There are currently 130 Apartments for Rent in Gifford Park, IL with pricing that ranges from $826 to $3,500. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gifford Park ranging from $850 to $3,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gifford Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gifford Park ranges from $850 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,840.

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